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WebJun 6, 2024 · United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) performed the attack against al-Shabaab fighters in a rural part of the country, in response to the insurgents attacking Somali government forces. Five al-Shabaab fighters were reported killed in the attack. It’s the second American airstrike on al-Shabaab this year, following one in February where a ... WebWASHINGTON, July 20 (Reuters) - The United States on Tuesday carried out an air strike against al Shabaab militants in Somalia, the first strike in the country since President Joe …
Somalia us bombing
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WebJan 26, 2024 · The Saudi-led coalition used a precision-guided munition made in the United States in last week’s air strike on a detention centre in Sa’adah, north-western Yemen, which, according to Doctors without Borders, killed at least 80 people and injured over 200, Amnesty International said today. The laser-guided bomb used in the attack, … WebOct 30, 2024 · At least 100 people were killed after two car bombs exploded near Somalia’s education ministry in the capital Mogadishu on Saturday. More than 300 others were wounded in the attack, said Somali ...
WebJuly 23, 2024. WASHINGTON — The U.S. military conducted a drone strike against Shabab fighters in Somalia on Friday, the second attack in a week since the Biden administration … WebAug 13, 2024 · This July, the Biden administration picked up where Trump left off and began bombing Somalia, a country with a gross domestic product of less than $6 billion and a poverty rate of 70 percent.But why? The official reason provided by the Pentagon was that the Somali National Army needed air support in its operations to counter al-Shabaab. But …
WebDec 10, 2024 · The death toll continues to rise in Somalia after a truck bombing in Mogadishu Saturday. More than 300 people were killed and another 300 were seriously hurt in one of the deadliest attacks in Somalia's history. "It was massacre what happened yesterday and I never saw such thing in the last 27 years. I witnessed little boy's head … WebBackground. Al-Shabaab are a Somali Islamist group whose insurgency began during the late 2000s. Their attacks have included many in the country's capital Mogadishu, including the deadliest bombing in African history, in October 2024. They have also often attacked Beledweyne, including suicide attacks in June 2009, October and November 2013 and …
WebJan 21, 2024 · The Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, is seen on November 29, 2024. The United States carried out a strike in Somalia that killed approximately 30 al-Shabaab fighters, US Africa Command said in a ...
WebA C.I.A. Fighter, a Somali Bomb Maker, and a Faltering Shadow War. The hunt for an elusive Somali militant illustrates why Al Shabab, despite a decade of American covert action, are … cleveland brake application guideWebFeb 19, 2024 · A suicide bomber killed 14 people in a popular restaurant in the central Somali town of Beledweyne on the eve of a round of voting there, police said. The attack on Saturday was claimed by the Al ... blush bridal companyWebU.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike against al-Shabaab terrorists after they attacked Somali forces in a remote location near Duduble (Wanlaweyn District) on … cleveland bradley teachers credit unionWebApr 11, 2024 · April 11, 2024 at 6:19 am EDT. MOGADISHU, Somalia — (AP) — The U.N Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed for "massive international support" for Somalia during his visit to the East African country that is facing the worst drought in decades. He said Somalia is facing humanitarian difficulties at the same time that it is … blush bridal brWebA soldier walks past rubble in the aftermath of an attack on the Afrik Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia, Feb. 1, 2024. Al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the deadly assault. Somali … cleveland brake application chartWebMar 27, 2024 · The primary U.S. objective in Somalia is to minimize the ability of al-Shabab and other violent groups to destabilize Somalia or its neighbors and harm the United States or its allies. Al-Shabab ... cleveland boy shot in parkWebMar 23, 2024 · A young female lawmaker was among 48 killed in a twin attack on Wednesday in the city of Beledweyne, around 300 kilometers (186 miles) north of Mogadishu. Amina Mohamed Abdi, a vocal critic of the ... blush bridal company bourne